According to Alhaji Abdul Hamid Haliru, the newly-appointed chairman of the Traditional Youth Chief Forum of Nigeria (Sarkin Samarin Nigeria), the nation is currently facing a critical juncture and could use all hands on deck to overcome its difficulties, rather than opposition. According to Haliru, who made this statement in his inauguration speech in Abuja … Read more
Former Nigerian lawmaker and social critic, Shehu Sani, has claimed that the proposed N21 billion for the renovation of National Stadium Surulere, Lagos, is not justified on any ground. His statement is contained in a post via his verified Twitter handle on Monday. Sani said although he is aware that the stadium’s floodlight had collapsed … Read more
Hilda Baci, a well-known Nigerian chef, has refuted rumors that she charges visitors to Abuja 25, 000 Naira to watch her prepare food. In a post on her Instagram account, Hilda denied the claim. Hilda stated that she did not ask anyone to pay such a sum of money for the’meet and greet’ session she … Read more
Real Madrid legend Guti has named Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe as the replacement for Karim Benzema. Real Madrid have returned with their interest in 24-year-old Kylian Mbappe, having missed out on him last summer. Mbappe was widely tipped to move to Santiago Bernabeu, but the French striker made a U-turn and signed a new … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has said those who want the President-elect, Bola Tinubu dead before the May 29 inauguration would see the grave long before him. Reacting to the call for a shift in the date of the presidential inauguration by Cardinal John Onaiyekan, a former Archbishop of the … Read more
In preparation for the elections in 2023, the Federal Government has directed the nationwide closure of universities. In a letter to vice-chancellors and directors of inter-university centers, the National Universities Commission (NUC) announced that all universities would be closed for three weeks. According to Chris Maiyaki, the deputy executive secretary (administration) of the NUC, Adamu … Read more
In honor of the yearly Isese Day, the Osun State Government has authorized Monday, August 21, 2023, as a public holiday. Isese Day is observed by the state’s followers of traditional religions as a day of celebration. In a statement released on Saturday by the state commissioner for information and public education, Kolapo Alimi, the … Read more
Armed robbers invaded the residence of Ayo Ajewole, a comedian professionally known as Woli Agba, on Wednesday night. Confirming the attack on Thursday via his Instagram page, Woli Agba thanked God for keeping him and his family safe. Urging his followers to thank God for his life, he noted that no life was lost from … Read more
Given Nigeria’s numerous ethnoreligious complexities, Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate, has stated that a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket will not work in the country. In light of the two Muslims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has presented for this Saturday’s competitive presidential election, Baba-Ahmed discussed his position regarding the viability of a … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) chapter in Lagos State has criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for not including the party on the ballot papers for Saturday’s Senate and House of Representatives elections. The disclosure was made on Thursday at a news conference in Ikeja by State LP chairman Dayo Ekong, who urged the Commission … Read more